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How $330M was stolen without hacking: The dark power of social engineering
20.5.2025
The $330 million attack: A stark reminder of social engineering’s power A major crypto theft has sent shockwaves through the industry, with $330 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) stolen. Experts say this was a social engineering attack and not a technical...
Binance, Kraken Thwarted Social Engineering Attacks Similar to Coinbase Hack
19.5.2025
Attackers reportedly tried bribing support agents, but Binance and Kraken’s internal systems blocked the attempts
Coinbase fires compromised agents in India, says security chief
15.5.2025
Coinbase has reportedly fired a group of customer support agents following their alleged involvement in social engineering attacks on users. The contracted agents were based in India. According to a May 15 Fortune interview, Coinbase's chief security officer, Philip Martin, said the company flagged...
What is social engineering in crypto (and how to protect yourself)?
12.5.2025
Social engineering in crypto, explained In the world of cryptocurrency, security goes beyond just protecting your wallet with a password or private key. One of the most deceptive and increasingly dangerous threats to crypto users today is social...
$330M Bitcoin social engineering theft victim is elderly US citizen
30.4.2025
An elderly US individual is reportedly the victim of a devastating $330 million Bitcoin heist, now ranked as the fifth-largest crypto hack in history.The attacker used advanced social engineering tactics to gain access to the victim’s wallet, onchain investigator ZachXBT said in an April...
$330M Bitcoin social engineering theft victim is elderly US citizen
30.4.2025
An elderly US individual is reportedly the victim of a devastating $330 million Bitcoin heist, now ranked as the fifth-largest crypto hack in history.The attacker used advanced social engineering tactics to gain access to the victim’s wallet, onchain investigator ZachXBT said in an April...
Watcher.Guru Reports X Account Breach Amid Social Engineering Suspicions
21.3.2025
Watcher.Guru, a prominent crypto and finance news source with 2.9 million followers on X, reported that its account was hacked, leading to unauthorized posts and potential social engineering tactics. Hackers Block Ripple Execs After Compromising Watcher.Guru’s X Account Watcher.Guru, a crypto...
Crypto Investors Lost Over $500M in Memecoin Rug Pulls and Scams in 2024
11.2.2025
The majority of scams involved gaining access to notable people's social media accounts through social engineering
Crypto scammers hard shift to Telegram, and ‘it’s working’ — Scam Sniffer
16.1.2025
Scam Sniffer initially raised the alarm about Telegram malware scams in December last year but says bad actors have since evolved tactics to snare new victims
Crypto scammers hard shift to Telegram, and ‘it’s working’ — Scam Sniffer
16.1.2025
Scam Sniffer initially raised the alarm about Telegram malware scams in December last year but says bad actors have since evolved tactics to snare new victims
Crypto scammers hard shift to Telegram, and ‘it’s working’ — Scam Sniffer
16.1.2025
Scam Sniffer initially raised the alarm about Telegram malware scams in December last year but says bad actors have since evolved tactics to snare new victims
Blockchain Sleuth Warns of New Crypto-Focused Social Engineering Exploit
29.12.2024
Tay, a well-known blockchain security investigator, has reported on a new social engineering scheme targeting the cryptocurrency industry. She explained that industry workers are at risk, as attackers pose as field executives offering high-paying job opportunities. Social Engineering Schemes Come...
North Korea Blamed for May's $305M Hack on Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM
24.12.2024
Japanese police and U.S. agencies said the attack was "affiliated" with TraderTraitor, which is characterized by social engineering
FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM exchange hack details
24.12.2024
The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques
FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM exchange hack details
24.12.2024
The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques
FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM exchange hack details
24.12.2024
The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques
FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM exchange hack details
24.12.2024
The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques
FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM exchange hack details
24.12.2024
The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques
FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM exchange hack details
24.12.2024
The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques
FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM exchange hack details
24.12.2024
The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques